Famous Monsters of Filmland #8 September 1960 cover painting by Albert Nuetzell of 13 Ghosts ghost with tiny haloed Phantom on shroud 🔍 Click to enlarge

Famous Monsters of Filmland #8

Sep-60 • Albert Nuetzel
Inside This Issue

#8 runs a complete Lon Chaney filmography alongside full coverage of William Castle’s gimmick-loaded 13 Ghosts, with Bela Lugosi’s Return of the Vampire for good measure. Showmanship and reverence in the same issue — a strong early one for the Universal-and-Castle collector.

Cover Spotlight

One of William Castle's 13 GHOSTS takes center stage, with FM's little "Eric" Phantom — complete with halo and harp — impishly perched on the ghost's shroud.

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Contents

  • Happy Fourth of Ghoul Eye
  • The Ghastrological Horrorscope
  • Mister Monster-the Legendary Lon
  • 13 Ghosts
  • The Robinson Gru-so Story
  • Screams from Monster Club Members
  • Monster Club Members
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Recurring Departments

  • Dear Monster
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Films Featured

13 GhostsReturn of the Vampire
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Personalities

William CastleLon ChaneyChris RobinsonBela LugosiMatt Willis

☠ Collector's Notes

FM’s reference DNA on display: the complete Lon Chaney filmography makes Issue #8 a working tool as much as a read — the issue a Chaney researcher actually opens. The William Castle coverage adds period charm from the gimmick king’s heyday.

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FM #8 — September 1960

One of William Castle's 13 GHOSTS takes center stage, with FM's little "Eric" Phantom — complete with halo and harp — impishly perched on the ghost's shroud. Inside: 13 Ghosts and Return of the Vampire, and Albert Nuetzell, William Castle, Lon Chaney, and Chris Robinson.

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